October 2017

06 October 2017, 02:00 PM
03:30 PM

In honor of Oktoberfest, students will learn about the history of Germans in Columbia. Germans have made their home in Columbia since its founding days. Students will explore various aspects of German life, including pretzel making and yodeling. We’ll also learn about the contribution Germans made to science and music.
All homeschool students are invited to participate in Historic Columbia’s Homeschool Friday programs on the first Friday of the month. Each month’s program is from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and includes hands-on activities while students learn and explore different themes and historic sites with Historic Columbia. Homeschool Friday programs are designed for students of elementary and middle school age levels. Homeschool Friday is open to families and homeschool groups of less than 10 students. For larger groups, we recommend arranging a separate visit to explore that month's topic. Program participants should gather in the Gift Shop at Robert Mills on the day of the program unless otherwise noted.
The cost is per student, with an accompanying adult free. Homeschool Fridays are $5 for members, $6 for non-members and $8 for both members and non-members at the door.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit historiccolumbia.org, call (803) 252-1770 x 36, or email jquint@historiccolumbia.org.

08 October 2017, 06:00 PM
07:30 PM

Explore the Melrose Heights neighborhood with Historic Columbia from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 during the monthly Second Sunday Stroll presented by Seed Architecture. The guided walking tour will travel through the historic neighborhood, which was recently listed as an historic site on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. Stops will include highlights of various architectural styles, kit homes popular in the 1910s and historic locations in one of Columbia’s earliest suburbs. The tour will begin at Melrose Park located at 1500 Fairview Drive. Second Sunday Stroll is free for Historic Columbia members and $8/adult and $5/youth for non-members. Space is limited. For more information, email reservations@historiccolumbia.org or call (803) 252-1770 x 23.

10 October 2017

Experience the Upside Down Adventure at WonderWorks!
October 2017 is Homeschool Month!
ONLY $9.99 Per Person - Valid up to 4 people Monday-Friday
Valid for NC/SC homeschool educators. One discount per family. Must present an umbrella letter, association membership, or documentation from local school board.
All pricing is plus tax.
1 Lazer Tag Game - $3 per person
Experience an Educational Adventure Today!
Advance reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Contact Sales at 843-626-9962 ext 506 or schools@wonderworksmb.com.

12 October 2017, 10:00 PM
13 October 2017, 01:30 AM

Grab your flashlight and join Historic Columbia and Elmwood Cemetery staff for guided tours presenting some of Columbia's eerie and peculiar past by the light of the moon! Different than the regular monthly tours, Spirits Alive! Cemetery Tours feature costumed tour guides, snacks, and other Halloween-related activities.
Admission is $8/adult & $4/youth for HC members, and $12/adult & $6/youth for non-members. This includes the tour of Elmwood Cemetery and light snacks. Reservations required. Tours begin every 30 minutes, and the last tour starts at 8:30 p.m. For information or to purchase tickets, visit historiccolumbia.org, call (803) 252-1770 x 23, or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org.

27 October 2017, 09:30 PM
11:00 PM

Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia as we bring the fun of Halloween to the Robert Mills House during Trunk or Treat! Children will enjoy trick-or-treating with a twist in a safe and fun environment. Community members and organizations will display decorated trunks filled with candy in the parking lot of the Robert Mills House. Awards and prizes for best costumes, best decorated trunk, and scarecrows will be given at 6:45 pm.

Historic Columbia is accepting registrations for businesses, organizations and families to place a decorated vehicle at the event. This is a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote their mission, give away branded merchandise, and hand out candy to hundreds of children at a free community event. Vehicle owners must register via email by Monday, October 23. For more information, visit historiccolumbia.org/events/trunk-or-treat.

28 October 2017, 10:30 PM
29 October 2017, 12:30 AM

Do you get scared easily? At night? In the dark? Surrounded by the forest? Want to find out? Join us at Rose Hill Plantation on Saturday, October 28th, for an evening of ghostly legends with our annual Tales of Union County & Beyond. Feel your spine tingle as you listen to spooky tales by the light of the fire. What was that noise? Maybe it was an owl or a squirrel or a coyote calling. Or maybe it was something else. Let your imagination run wild. Our cast of professional storytellers will keep you hanging on every word.

The eeriness begins at 6:30 p.m. behind the kitchen at the rear of the Gist Mansion. Relax around the campfire and enjoy s’mores, hot drinks and other goodies while our storytellers enthrall you. Prepare to be scared!

Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair, a blanket or some other form of portable seating, and to dress for the weather to ensure their comfort. Lighting will be limited and the ground is slightly uneven so decent walking shoes are recommended. We ask that you bring your own mug so that we can reduce Styrofoam waste. We will fill it with a hot drink for you!